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HF51 LGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 55,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

differential leaking oil

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,473 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,665 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,512 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wheel bearing play

Fail 3 Nov 2010 24,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wheel bearing play

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,401 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 19,395 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,594 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 11,183 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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HF51 LGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 LGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 LGX registered?

HF51 LGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 LGX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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